Author Mark Haddon
Country United Kingdom
Genre Mystery
Publication Date 2003
Pages 221
This is mostly described as a mystery novel but honestly, there is so much more to it than just that. This award winning book is more appropriately a children's fiction but I guess reading it a little later in life allows one to form a slightly evolved and mature perspective.
Narrated in the first person by the 15 year old Christopher; this is a story through which he investigates the murder of Wellington, his neighbor's dog. Interspersed with this investigation is a peek into Christphers life, his thinking process and his relationships with his mom and dad.
Without making a direct reference, Mark has implied through the book that Christopher has a well developed Asperger's syndrome. And that's what makes the book unique. Christpher's character is portrayed as someone who is extremely smart, uncomfortable with feelings/emotions/human touch, likes structure, is afraid of strangers and hence is a typical case of autism.
It is this understanding of autism offered to the readers subtly through the protagonist that makes the book special. Christopher's fears, his urge to overcome his fears, his innocence and his brilliance are heart wrenching.
In one sentence, I would describe this book as worth your read!
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